Marijuana Dangerous To Your Physical Health Essay

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Recreational use of marijuana has been going on for many years, and like cigarettes many people refuse to listen to health reports. More and more reports are coming out on the effects of marijuana on the body. Just how harmful marijuana can be is questionable. Some health reports state that it is very detrimental to the body while others are explaining how chemicals extracted from the marijuana plant are being used as medication. The problem is, just what are the effects, and how bad is it for someone who uses this drug?
I have picked this topic because I am very interested in the effects of marijuana on the body. It is commonly known that marijuana is a widely used drug. Many movies depict people having a great time, smoking…show more content…

"Marijuana: Is there a new reason to worry?", an article in the March 88 issue of American Health by Winifred Gallagher had a lot to say about just what parts of the body marijuana effects. The majority of the effects of marijuana are caused by a chemical called THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Marijuana, when smoked, enters the body though the lungs and is passed to the blood stream.
According to Doctor Billy martin, a professor of pharmacology at the Medical
College of Virginia, THC seems to turn on a number of biological systems
(Gallagher, 92). Harvard's Dr. Norman Zinberg studied a group of marijuana smoker and concluded that "essentially, marijuana doesn't cause psychological problems for the occasional user" (Gallagher, 92). Heavy use however, is thought to create a lack of motivation, or commonly called "burn-out". New York
Hospital's Millman prefers the term "aberrant motivation" to describe the inert attitude of some heavy smokers" (Gallagher, 92).
"The Health Hazards of Marijuana," a report in the September 1990 issue of
World & I by Gabriel G. Nahas was very informative on the damage caused by marijuana. Marijuana effects memory and behavior. "Marijuana really interferes with short-term memory," says Dr. Richard Schwartz or Georgetown University, and memory loss is one of the

thinks people should take action now. David Carpenter, director of the Institute of Health and Environment at the University of Albany, supported Herberman’s move. He said, “Society must not repeat the situation we had with the relationship between smoking and lung cancer where we waited until every “i” was dotted and every “t” was crossed before warnings were issued. He added that like messages that warn of health risks on cigarette packs, cell phones “need a precautionary message.” Added Herberman…

and more health conscious through what they eat. However, a new issue that is causing concern is the addition of genetically modified organisms. Genetically modified organisms are organisms whose genes have been altered by using engineering techniques. GMO are scientifically altered to kill insects and change the way the plants grow or taste. The effects of these mutations are causing serious health concerns throughout the world. Genetically modified organisms have been damaging our health and have…

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Research Project
Health Benefits of Marijuana
Can any health benefits be received from marijuana? Marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America (behind only alcohol and tobacco), and has been used by nearly 100 million Americans. According to government surveys, some 25 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the past year, and more than 14 million do so regularly despite harsh laws against its use. Marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol or tobacco. Around…

Marijuana while illegal on a federal level has been legalized in 18 states and the District of Columbia for medical use and also for personal use for anyone over 21 in Washington and Colorado. 48% of Americans admit to using marijuana according to a 2013 survey conducted by Scientific America. With the change in public opinion concerning marijuana the need to understand the effect and consequences associated with its use are vitally important. What are the effects on the brain and the rest of…

Recreational use of marijuana has been going on for many years, and like
cigarettes many people refuse to listen to health reports. More and more
reports are coming out on the effects of marijuana on the body. Just how
harmful marijuana can be is questionable. Some health reports state that it is
very detrimental to the body while others are explaining how chemicals extracted
from the marijuana plant are being used as medication. The problem is, just what
are the effects, and how bad is it…

converse the effects of exercise in your total health. This Includes mental, social, physical health and self-esteem. If you’re not well in any of the four parts, you are not completely healthy. Exercising is a free time activity that helps individuals to feel good in every aspect of their health. Exercising can also help others be motivated
to exercise and live a good life and eat healthier meals.
Involving exercise in your daily life can help your mental health state. Exercising helps maintain…

‘Sport and exercise are good for your health’
Introduction
The saying ‘sport and exercise are good for your health’ appears at first to be an irrefutable fact. However in this assignment I am going to look the information and facts that agree with this statement, and then compare and contrast with the information that disagrees.
To begin it would seem logical to define the words in the statement to gain better understanding of their meaning. Sport has several meanings, such as ‘one being a good sport’…

the physical aspects. A coherent relationship between the mental faculties and the physical faculties appear to have a very beneficial effect on the well-being of that person. The purpose of this essay is to examine the relationship between physical health and psychology. Certain lifestyle choices will be introduced into this argument to determine how they are affecting this relationship and what can be done to improve the situation.
The relationship between psychological health and physical health…

Research shows that regular physical activity (PA) improves physiological health by helping reduce the risk of developing diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, colon cancer, or diabetes (The American Psychological Association [APA], 2014). While also improving psychological health by reducing stress, anxiety and depression (APA, 2014). Physical activity (PA) is defined as any body movement that works your muscles and requires more energy than resting (The National Heart, Lung and Blood…

The legalization of marijuana has been an ongoing battle for many years. Marijuana is an addictive drug that is made of the leaves for the plant Cannabis. Common ways to induce the drug are by smoking the plant from either a water pipe or a joint which is much like a cigarette. It can also be brewed as tea or mixed into food. Supporter of making marijuana legal often argue that it isn’t nearly as harmful as alcohol or nicotine. However, when taking a closer look at marijuana and thinking about…